Silversea Expeditions
Silver Cloud
About this vessel
Silver Cloud is the first crossover ship in the Silversea fleet, bringing the remote and remarkable to you in ultra-luxurious comfort.
Her large suites, destination itineraries and unparalleled service make her truly special. Four dining options tantalise the taste buds, and as 80% of her suites include a veranda, watching a breaching whale from your balcony has never been so personal. With 20 Zodiacs and 10 kayaks, possibilities are almost limitless with ship-wide simultaneous explorations.
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Specifications
Year Built
1994
HeritageRefurbished
2017
Gross Tonnage
17400 GT
Guest Capacity
254
Crew
212
Ice Class
1D
IAATO Classification
Category 2
Operator
Silversea Expeditions
Steady Operator
Dependable, even profiles without an elite peak.
Polar Luxury Index
How luxuriously Silver Cloud lives — suites, crew-to-guest service, dining, wellness, and design, independent of fare.
Field Experience Score
How efficiently Silver Cloud converts time at sea into exploration — staging, landing rotations, and guide density.
Drake Comfort Coefficient
How comfortably Silver Cloud handles open-ocean swells — displacement mass, transit speed, stabilization, and hull shape.
Onboard
Life on board.
A curated look at the dining, lounges and outdoor spaces that shape daily life aboard Silver Cloud.
Discovery
1 spaceZodiacs and Kayaks
A fleet of 20 Zodiacs and 10 kayaks enabling ship-wide simultaneous explorations.
Bars & Lounges
2 spacesExplorer Lounge
A lounge for taking in the views and gathering with fellow guests.
Panorama Lounge
A panoramic lounge for relaxation and conversation.
Other
1 spaceBoutique
An onboard boutique.
Curious if this vessel suits you?
Our polar specialists can help you match the right vessel to your expedition goals — from capacity and cabin preference to seasonality and route style.
Cabins
Cabin categories.
Owner's Suite
Grand Suite
Royal Suite
Silver Suite
Medallion Suite
What's included
Inclusions
✓ Included · ◐ Complimentary use · + Additional fee
Ship Facilities
Spa Facilities
Included · Fitness center and Otium Spa sauna included.
Suite & Room Amenities
Minibar
Included · In-suite mini-bar replenished daily.
In-Room Dining
Included · 24-hour room service.
In-Room Amenities
Included · Premium toiletries and suite amenities.
Coffee Machine
Included · In-suite coffee machine.
Onboard Services
Butler Service
Included · 24-hour butler service in every suite.
Gratuities
Included · Onboard gratuities included.
Wi-Fi
Included · Complimentary Wi-Fi.
Food & Beverage
Dining
Included · Destination-inspired dining across specialty restaurants; S.A.L.T. Kitchen, Bar and Lab.
Beverages
Included · Complimentary champagne, wine, beer, premium spirits, juices and soft drinks everywhere; mini-bar replenished daily.
Ship Facilities
Spa Treatments
Additional fee · Spa treatments at additional cost.
Destination experiences
Activities
✓ Included · ◐ Complimentary use · + Additional fee
5 activities
Shore Landings & Hikes
Step ashore onto remote beaches and tundra, walking among penguin rookeries, historic huts and dramatic geological formations with expert guides.
Polar Plunge
The legendary polar plunge — a bracing, supervised leap into polar waters, followed by a hot drink and a certificate to mark the moment.
Sea Kayaking
Paddle silently among icebergs and along sheltered coastlines at water level — the most intimate way to encounter the polar environment.
Zodiac Cruising
Glide through brash ice and sculpted bergs in a stable inflatable Zodiac, exploring coves, glacier faces and wildlife haul-outs unreachable by ship.
Lectures & Presentations
Daily talks from naturalists, historians and scientists on polar ecology, exploration history, glaciology and the wildlife you'll encounter.
Not available on Silversea Expeditions
Air
Helicopter Excursions
Not available
Water
Standup Paddleboarding
Not available
Submersible Exploration
Not available
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